Subz Mirch ka Saalan

Hyderabadi cuisine evolved in the kitchen of Nizams.This cuisine is highly influenced by the Mugal style…rich and spicy.The herbs and spices used in the dishes as well as the method of preperation gives them these names.Mirch ka Saalan is one of the most popular dishes from Hyderabad,which is served with the ever so popular Hyderabadi…

Kweshwe

BM # 10   Day 4 Years back when I was in college I had a friend who migrated from Burma.Her mom cooked excellent Burmese.Kweshwe was one of the dishes I remember.Very recently one of my friends made this for lunch…memories flashed back…I had not had this in the last 30 years!!…Kweshwe is a Burmese…

Paneer Laajawab

BM # 9  Day 6 No Punjabi spread would be complete without a Paneer dish.One hears about Kadai Paneer ,Paneer Butter Masala….but Paneer Laajawaab……?…well after my son finished eating this, his reaction was…wah!!…Paneer Laajawaab hai…and there I decided to name my dish!!..not that this was a new recipe ,but sometimes the same dish ….for unknown…

Paneer Makhana Keema

BM # 9   Day 5 Phool Makhanas are puffed Lotus seeds.these are healthy and delicious and ahave a creamy taste.Perhaps for this reason they are served at most of the formal Punjabi meals and at wedding spreads.Almonds  and paneer make this curry really rich. 1cup……………………… phool makhana 3……………………………..chopped onions 2tsp………………………. ginger garlic paste ¼…

Stuffed Tomatoes

BM # Day 5 Awadhi Cuisine is greatly influenced by Mughal cooking.The cuisine is rich and milk,paneer ,khoya and cream are extensively used to prepare the dishes.The Awadhi Dastarkhana had a big spread and the dishes were prepared according to the season. Stuffed Tomatoes are from a Lucknowi kitchen.The tomatoes ,after stuffing and frying ,when…

Nargisi Kofta

BM # 8   Day 3 Among the Nawabi cuisines ,the main course was ruled by the  kofta currys and kormas. The cuisine was dominated by non-vegetarian dishes, but of course the vegetarian section has some special dishes too.Some of them are adapted,while some are original. Today I have picked up a Mughlai dish..Nargisi Kofta.The…

Tawa Sabzi

Tawa is a heavy iron griddle used in Indian and Asian cuisine.The normal tawa is used for making chapatis ,but when we have to make Tawa delicacies we have to use a big flat tawa. Tawa dishes are normally dry..or you could say semi dry. Gravy is added to the veggies and then dried so…